Not Going Anywhere

That container isn’t going anywhere fast. Yeah, weird subject for a photo but it was to the side of a pub. I’ve seen those containers used to carry glass bottles around but this one is past that now.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length75mm
ISO2000
Shutter speed1/500s

Fiery Red Hair

The fiery, red hair of the mural on Sullivan’s Quay contrasts with the blue and dark background of the picture. I like the “no parking” sign, even if it’s distracting. I like the way the shadow of the pole and sign lies on the wall, duplicating the solid in the 2D world of the wall.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length75mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/4000s

A mural on Tucky Street

Behind a closed gate, you’ll find a lovely mural on a wall in Tucky Street. Look more closely at the pillars beneath it, and you’ll see they belonged to the library a long time ago!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length75mm
ISO4000
Shutter speed1/500s

A breakwater on a calm evening

The breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour on a calm evening recently when Blarney Photography Club visited to photograph the area.

The setting sun casts a shadow on the inside of the obstruction, but the sea is almost motionless, with barely a breeze to disturb it.


Apertureƒ/9
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length57mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/800s

A forest in the ruins

Amid the solemn remnants of a once-sturdy edifice, nature reclaims its dominion as elegant trees emerge from the heart of the ruins. Time has crumbled the walls and worn away the foundations, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful tableau. The delicate yet resilient trunks of these trees writhe upwards like sinuous dancers, their journey culminating in a verdant embrace that forms a living canopy above.

This evocative scene unfolds within the historic locale of the Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig. Here, the convergence of human ingenuity and nature’s inexorable advance creates a poignant contrast, as the tenacious growth of the trees emerges amidst the tangible echoes of a forgotten past. The rustle of leaves in the breeze and the interplay of sunlight and shadow across the time-worn stones stir the senses, transporting the observer to a realm where time’s tapestry weaves together the threads of creation and decay.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO400
Shutter speed6s

Across the Nano Nagle Bridge

This footbridge was built in the 80s and is an indispensable connection between Grand Parade and Sullivan’s Quay in Cork.

Seeing the trees in this photo reminded me that there aren’t many trees in the City Centre any more. 🙁


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length75mm
ISO1600
Shutter speed1/500s

The Ruins of Kilcrea Friary

Kilcrea Friary in Co Cork as the sun set behind it. Despite the unusually wet summer, this particular evening was dry and warm and just about perfect for a sunset.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/250s